.- 12/13 the check of course bounces due to her putting a stop payment on the check- 12/13 I was notified that she turned off utilities on 12/12- 12/14 I provided her email stating I would be checking on the property on 12/15 (24 HR notice)- signed lease through August 2018- I have $1650 ($1350 rent and 300 pet deposit) in security deposits- upon checking on property I found that there are no items of value in my property and she had left all keys and garage door openers that I had originally provided her.

No good answer.My automated Vrbo message asks for a DL and confirmation of number of guests plus any pets.

For example reminder to replace HVAC filter every 3 months, to ensure pets are vaccinated yearly, to ensure tenant sends me copies of renewed vehicle registrations and insurance etc.

I've come up with these key features:- Internet (a given)- Washer/dryer- Pet friendly- King bed- EV charging (?)

Speaking to investors last spring, AMH executive Bryan Smith touted a recently implemented "pet program" and said, "we're very excited about the opportunities we're going to have for ancillary revenue," referring to fees.

If you have kids or pets, flat painted walls absorb stains, sweat/slobber, and are difficult to wipe down without damaging the wall. 

She did try to argue about a $300 pet deposit.

I did the monthly pet fee/rent.

You pay them 10% (of nightly rate plus any additional cleaning or pet fees) to basically manage your listing and your calendar.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.